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Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Aug-2011, 11:12
Replies: 2
Views: 1,693
Posted By Simps
Crashwell Park...

Firstly in comparison to poor NealC I really have no rights to grumble but I must admit I left Cadwell in pretty poor spirits.

Even the 'race 3 but keep 2 best results' format could not save me...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Aug-2011, 22:05
Replies: 12
Views: 4,029
Posted By Simps
Neal was taken to Grimsby hospital and last Ron...

Neal was taken to Grimsby hospital and last Ron heard was that he was being x-rayed for a suspected broken foot and dislocated shoulder.

Hope that results are only bruising. Get well soon pal!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 16:48
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Simps
Thats the one race I did before this year back in...

Thats the one race I did before this year back in 2008 and unless there has been a SERIOUS cash injection it certainly ain't the Brands GP track! That said I remember it being fun but a bit...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 16:23
Replies: 2
Views: 1,477
Posted By Simps
Oulton Test day HOW MUCH :o

Ive been so busy I only just got a chance to send in the race entry for Cadwell. In order to not miss any of the last races I decided to send all of the rest and got a shock when I saw £165 for the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 12-Aug-2011, 16:20
Replies: 27
Views: 4,880
Posted By Simps
Isnt the corsa tank carbon though?

Isnt the corsa tank carbon though?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 26-Jul-2011, 16:30
Replies: 30
Views: 7,225
Posted By Simps
I have a feeling that I might have been...

I have a feeling that I might have been subsidising just about every other customer!

Not ever bothered by getting beat by Ghosts bike, it's one of the lightest and most powerful bikes on the grid...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2011, 18:18
Replies: 30
Views: 7,225
Posted By Simps
Yep quite the sting! Even when taking in my...

Yep quite the sting! Even when taking in my 955SP to an authorized dealer I was never seen as that much of a mug! Anyway what's done is done.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2011, 18:01
Replies: 11
Views: 3,282
Posted By Simps
From where you were sitting in race 2 it must...

From where you were sitting in race 2 it must have been very hard to hear! :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jul-2011, 17:22
Replies: 30
Views: 7,225
Posted By Simps
I didn't hear about your figures from Brands,...

I didn't hear about your figures from Brands, guess that explains those rocket starts of yours!!! Just joking. I have been racing next to you and any gains you might have on me on the straight are...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 23:26
Replies: 41
Views: 7,419
Posted By Simps
Im not looking to start a petition to change...

Im not looking to start a petition to change it:lol: I just thought it sounded a bit 'Dorna' for our friendly series, mine was an off the cuff remark, nothing more.

I must admit that I love the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 22:12
Replies: 41
Views: 7,419
Posted By Simps
All this talk about ringers makes me feel like I...

All this talk about ringers makes me feel like I need to read up about this championship because I figure there must be a shed load of prize money I didnt know about?!
I thought at the end of the...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 16:35
Replies: 41
Views: 7,419
Posted By Simps
Ok ok.... I get where you are coming from but I...

Ok ok.... I get where you are coming from but I dont think I am as worried about the possibility of losing future points.

As I said I wouldnt want points I didnt earn and it wouldnt make any...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 15:28
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Simps
http://britishsportphotography.com/gallery2/v/HMRC...

http://britishsportphotography.com/gallery2/v/HMRC+Pembrey/Desmo+Duo/04.Desmo+Duo.HMRC+Pembrey/RYE_1023.jpg.html

DD Spirit!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 13:09
Replies: 41
Views: 7,419
Posted By Simps
If you're not quick enough to win... then you're...

If you're not quick enough to win... then you're not quick enough?? So you no longer deserve the points. Would be just strange coming in 2nd but getting points fir 1st?

Also as the year draws to a...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 12:39
Replies: 41
Views: 7,419
Posted By Simps
Sounds like one of those rules that was a waste...

Sounds like one of those rules that was a waste of energy writing!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jul-2011, 09:21
Replies: 10
Views: 2,271
Posted By Simps
Why would you know of any coming up for...

Why would you know of any coming up for sale.....;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 23:35
Replies: 10
Views: 2,271
Posted By Simps
:lol: :lol:

:lol: :lol:
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 23:26
Replies: 10
Views: 2,271
Posted By Simps
Agreed! Bit harsh that NeilC and I were...

Agreed!

Bit harsh that NeilC and I were described as "half a minute adrift", when really the pair of us put in lap after lap of 1:09s and in our class we finished almost 20secs ahead of 3rd place.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 22:03
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Simps
Pembrey was my first test day (well half) and it...

Pembrey was my first test day (well half) and it brought my best result of the year and a lap record. It is much easier when you not only know where you're going, but you also know how to go there...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 21:57
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Simps
Your bike really wasnt that slow on the...

Your bike really wasnt that slow on the straights. My 2 pence from sitting behind you at Snet and now Pembrey is that your style of cornering is quite wide swooping lines and while this was suited...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jul-2011, 11:04
Replies: 15
Views: 3,460
Posted By Simps
That will be race 2 then, a wall of bodies each...

That will be race 2 then, a wall of bodies each proved a nightmare to pass. But award goes to Alan for being virtually unpassable!

Atleast this time I was patient enough to sit behind Alan for 3...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2011, 16:32
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By Simps
I saw there was a 10 minute time slot but I...

I saw there was a 10 minute time slot but I thought this might be less the time getting the last lot off the track and us going.

Hope that it is closer to 6 as 3 would be a bit brief!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 19-Jul-2011, 15:53
Replies: 6
Views: 1,969
Posted By Simps
Castle Combe... 3 laps to qualify?

Am I reading this right? Point 11 on the "New ERA MCC Castle Combe Ducati Day" 3rd Sept it says:

Practice: From 8:45 to 11:20. 3 Laps to qualify Grid positions will be by timed...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jul-2011, 19:04
Replies: 3
Views: 1,672
Posted By Simps
Anyone get any trackside pics of Snet?

Just wondered if anyone on the start finish straight was clicking away at Pembrey?

I think the moments will probably only live on in my memory, but it would be awesome for my charity site if anyone...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 18-Jul-2011, 08:16
Replies: 9
Views: 2,182
Posted By Simps
Generally I just look for KevP coming by as this...

Generally I just look for KevP coming by as this tends to be within .001 of the lights going out!!:o

Skids, I would say that kind of confidence loss can only come from the front end, why not give...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jun-2011, 20:19
Replies: 65
Views: 16,530
Posted By Simps
No wonder he never got to grips with MotoGP! Now...

No wonder he never got to grips with MotoGP! Now if that M1 had road tyres I think his GP career would have been completely different.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jun-2011, 20:18
Replies: 65
Views: 16,530
Posted By Simps
I guess its all in the title with that series. ...

I guess its all in the title with that series. The notes you attached say that the bikes needed to have a current MOT and I think wets aren't road legal.;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 25-Jun-2011, 13:03
Replies: 65
Views: 16,530
Posted By Simps
Wets are for safety when RACING in the wet. ...

Wets are for safety when RACING in the wet. These are road tyres which can be used in anger when dry with bikes of our power. When very wet the slip resistance is hugely decreased and there is no...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 22-Jun-2011, 16:06
Replies: 48
Views: 8,639
Posted By Simps
I understand totally how frustrating that might...

I understand totally how frustrating that might be, but I never pay any attention total points as it means nothing. Stop looking at that table and you will start seeing what you have to do to win...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2011, 23:25
Replies: 48
Views: 8,639
Posted By Simps
I hope that oil leak wasn't a result of the grass...

I hope that oil leak wasn't a result of the grass tracking :(
Have to tell you that I was filled with dred when I looked back over my shoulder and saw you. I knew it was a case of 'when' not 'if'...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2011, 21:41
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By Simps
Yeah yeah.... Ok my mistake. Now fixed. If there...

Yeah yeah.... Ok my mistake. Now fixed. If there are any other mistakes you can msg me or feel free to make further sarcy comments. :p
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2011, 11:20
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By Simps
Ignore above... I see that Kev has already done...

Ignore above... I see that Kev has already done this here:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showthread.php?t=84151
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2011, 10:50
Replies: 65
Views: 16,530
Posted By Simps
Easily done. I dont think this is a particularly...

Easily done. I dont think this is a particularly private matter so why doesnt everyone just quote this and add a Yes (yes for wet tyres) or no (no for wets) like I have done.

Rider

Alan P
Ron J ...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 21-Jun-2011, 10:44
Replies: 7
Views: 1,740
Posted By Simps
2011 Standings

Perhaps this or another Champioinship standings could be put as a sticky so people can find the results easily enough.

My efforts are attached, they may have errors, just msg me and I will fix them....
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 19:24
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Simps
You're quite right. I knew I made a stupid move...

You're quite right.
I knew I made a stupid move as soon as I started to run wide. Hope you realise that I would not intentionally knock into you like that. I really enjoyed racing with you and in...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 17:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Simps
Ok... have to disagree with you now. From where...

Ok... have to disagree with you now. From where I was sitting it looked like you could do with another disc!

Were you only running one, I didnt look. In my opinion you ran a great race but a few...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 16:58
Replies: 48
Views: 8,639
Posted By Simps
I think I misunderstood your point ;)

I think I misunderstood your point ;)
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 14:45
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Simps
Only occasionally? Honestly, other than the...

Only occasionally?
Honestly, other than the stupid mistake I made with Phil, I never really outbraked myself or ran wide etc. Sure my braking points were a bit irratic and I doubt I had 2...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 13:13
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Simps
Snetterton for me in bullet points

A very long weekend for me but with ultimately very little track time:


Up at 6am Friday and not at the track until 6pm. (Hire van clutch went on way up and had to be towed back to London etc...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 20-Jun-2011, 12:39
Replies: 65
Views: 16,530
Posted By Simps
Yes But do riders of our standard understand how...

Yes

But do riders of our standard understand how to use wets? when they will work and when they will chew up and certainly not last a season. Can our speeds in the wet get them up to temp? These...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jun-2011, 10:41
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By Simps
Still sitting in the services at Junction 8a...

Still sitting in the services at Junction 8a waiting for a tow truck which is going to take me & van to VW Alan Day Bermundsey where there is another van waiting. Problem is that's another 45 mins...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 17-Jun-2011, 09:12
Replies: 3
Views: 1,207
Posted By Simps
The curse of the test day strikes again!!

There is someone, somewhere that thinks it best I don't do any practicing for these races!

Picked up my hire van last night, got loaded up and set off this morning. At junction 8a I saw the signs...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2011, 19:10
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Do you mean mid 2 20's or are you just feeling...

Do you mean mid 2 20's or are you just feeling very fast right now?
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 14-Jun-2011, 09:54
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Thanks for the support but I am not there yet!...

Thanks for the support but I am not there yet! Distance is 1.5k swim (in the Thames :o ), 40k bike, 10k run. The Cycling is coming on well enough and have managed to improve my running from not...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 23:47
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Its funny that gearing isnt 2nd nature to me...

Its funny that gearing isnt 2nd nature to me considering I cycle about 100km a week training for my first Triathlon end July.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 23:06
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
:puzzled: No I just thought I would be ultra...

:puzzled: No I just thought I would be ultra careful and start with two more and work all the way back to 2 less! hahaha

Thanks for that, yes I think I mean 2 less!
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 22:11
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Thanks Bradders, I will dig into the box of spare...

Thanks Bradders, I will dig into the box of spare sprockets and go with 2 more than whats on there and work back from there.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 21:47
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Over 2 1/2 mins a lap, wow! I think there is a...

Over 2 1/2 mins a lap, wow! I think there is a genuine fear that I might have a snooze on the straights. I like tracks like Brands, short and sweet with the roller coaster 'Paddock Hill' to make...
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 20:52
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
What about the first practice at Anglesey? Wasnt...

What about the first practice at Anglesey? Wasnt raining but the track was pretty wet from what I remember.
Forum: DesmoDue - General Questions and Chat 13-Jun-2011, 20:51
Replies: 57
Views: 9,853
Posted By Simps
Cant believe that you both are young enough to...

Cant believe that you both are young enough to race but too old to have a guess on what a quick lap might be around Snet?!

It wasnt for money or honour, I was just curious what people thought as...
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